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Transportation system ADA transition plan
Hennepin County adopted its updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in September 2025.
We are committed to improving accessibility on the county transportation system. The plan identifies where infrastructure meets current standards and where modifications are needed to reach full compliance.
ADA transition plan for public rights of way (PDF, 2MB)
Accessibility feature locations are on the Hennepin County ADA Transition Plan map.
ADA checklists for construction within county right-of-way
For all construction projects within Hennepin County’s right-of-way, the following Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance checklists must be completed and submitted to Hennepin County by the municipality, utility company or developer completing the work.
Checklists
The checklists cover all essential areas for federal compliance with the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). They should be used throughout construction to guide your work and ensure all ADA-related work meets federal compliance. You can also document reasoning for any non-compliant work
The county is responsible for documenting and reporting that all ADA work is following federal procedures. Your cooperation in completing the checklists will ensure we can do so in a timely manner.
- MnDOT’s curb ramp compliance checklist (PDF, 1MB)
- MnDOT’s accessible pedestrian signals (APS) compliance checklist (PDF, 1MB)
Checklist guides
The following items have been developed to assist you in completing the checklists.
Key terms
Pedestrian ramp
A short ramp that cuts into the curb; it is designed to provide an accessible route for people with disabilities when traveling between the roadway and sidewalk.
Accessible pedestrian signal (APS)
A device that communicates information in non-visual formats regarding the "Walk" and "Don't Walk" intervals at signalized intersections.
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